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Discovered:
- June 12, 2002
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:46:55 PM
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Also Known As:
- X97M.Sorry
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Type:
- Macro
This is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Excel workbooks. It uses virus code similar to that of W97M.Marker. This virus saves an infected workbook as the file XLStart.xls in the XLStart folder. It may password protect the workbook with the password "vir_ert".
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version June 13, 2002
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Latest Rapid Release version June 13, 2002
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Initial Daily Certified version June 13, 2002
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Latest Daily Certified version June 13, 2002
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 19, 2002
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Writeup By: Patrick Nolan
